Lot
3413

A CINNABAR LACQUER 'CHICKEN' BOX AND COVER

MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY

A CINNABAR LACQUER 'CHICKEN' BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
The cover is finely carved to the top with a chicken and chicks amongst rocks and foliage. The sides of the boxes are well-detailed in high relief with a band enclosing flower blossoms. The base and interiors are lacquered black.
2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) diam., box